However, it hasn’t always been sunshine and rainbows since.

No television franchise can experience unabashed success.

“Trial by Jury” only got to do this for one season.

Bebe Neuwirth at the Museum of Modern Art

So, it got axed.

They instead showed the catching of criminals which would lead to off-screen trials (viaTV Series Finale).

This premise could’ve led to infinite crossover possibilities if not cut short.

Dick Wolf recording a podcast

Still, NBC didn’t budge.

Maybe the franchise will see new life for “Trial by Jury” in the future.